Society Picnic and Launch Ride
Yesterday a party of ladies boarded the Otto launch for a river ride and picnic. The group included Mesdames Mary Ann, David Drummond, Lawrence, L. Foster, Foote, F. P. Shuman, Homer Hart, S. H. Russell, the Misses Bertha and Fay Shuman, Barbara Russell, Anna Goodland, Gertrude Foster and Miss Pierce of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esterday
Otto
Dathe
Mary Ann
David Drummond
Lawrence
L. Foster
Foote
F. P. Shuman
Homer Hart
S. H. Russell
Bertha
Fay Shuman
Barbara Russell
Anna Goodland
Gertrude Foster
Miss Pierce
Chicago
Bridge Party Draws Prizes at Local Saturday Event
Saturday Miss Helen Dorset organized a four table bridge party with prizes awarded to Mrs. Van Steenwyk, John Ian, W. E. Sawyer and Miss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dorset
van Steenwyk
John Lan
W. E. Sawyer
Birthday Party for Miss Mary Stephan Attended by Friends
Miss Mary Stephan entertained a number of friends Sunday afternoon for a birthday party. Guests included Agnes Leide Lulu Albrecht Gabel Tillie Freda Ja walk da Rusche Elsie Young Helke Elsie Barbara Elenore Gabel Louise Muebr le Stroch June Kittleson and Rusche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stephan
Agnes Leide
Lulu Albrecht
Gabel
Tillie
Freda Jawalk da Rusche
Elsie Young
Helke
Elsie
Barbara
Elenore Gabel
Louise Muebr
le Stroch
June Kittleson
Rusche
Social briefs hint at moving guests and distant connections
Social notes mention Mr and Mrs Levi Withee and Loner Withee traveling to Waukesha. Mr and Mrs R L Richards are staying at the Thompson house. General McKenzie and Miss Whit of Washington DC are guests of Captain and Mrs Thompson. Mr and Mrs W E Grinnell and their daughter Gladys from Montclair NJ visit with friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Withee
Withee
Waukesha
R. L. Richards
Ting
Thompson House
McKenzie
Miss Whit
Washington, D. C
Thomp
W. E. Grinnell
Petite Gladys
Montclaire, N. J
City
Social news from La Crosse and nearby towns
Miss Harriett Jefferson hosts luncheon for Mrs Ball of Joplin Missouri. Miss Juliett Cragin of Dubuque Iowa enjoys a small coffee hosted by Miss Belle Johnson. Mrs Frank Viets hosts a shower for Miss Nina Frame. Announcements show the marriage of Helen S Woods to Martin M Risberg on July 24 1909 in Michigan City Indiana with home at International Falls Minnesota after September 1. Emma Rusche visiting Calvert. Elenore Gabel visits relatives on the ridge. Anna Gunderson attends school at West Easem. Lena Niedercorn of Minneapolis visiting La Crosse with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Jefferson
Mrs. Ball
Joplin
Juliett Cragin
Dubuque
Iowa
Belle Johnson
Frank Viets
Nina Frame
Helen S. Woods
Martin M. Risberg
Michigan City
Ind
International Falls
Min
Taste Test: Yello Cornflakes Beats Other Brands
A playful comparison pits Yello cornflakes against competing brands. The tester notes crisper texture and sweeter corn flavor from Yello, while rivals show milder taste and softer crunch. Overall preference leans toward Yello.
G A R Reunion Salt Lake Excursion Tickets
G A R reunion excursion offered from August 5 to 8 with round trip single fare via Chicago and North Western Ry. Pullman standard and tourist sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars through without change. Illustrated souvenir booklet available on request from ticket agents or W B Kniskern P T M Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & North Western Ry
G. A. R. Reunion
North Western Line
W. B. Knuiskern
Chicago
Demands of Men for Open Shop Grievance Board in La Crosse
Detailed demands from the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes argue for a three member arbitration board and separate union and nonunion committees. They call for a flat 25 cent per hour wage, a one year term from June 21 1909, and dismissal of strikebreakers, while criticizing the company for open shop practices and sliding scales. They cite cost of living increases and outline wage comparisons across cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosse City ‘Railway Company
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America
Thrun
Mr. Sprout
Arbitration Board
Sprout
W. J. Ferris
Fred H. Hartwell
la Crosse
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Amalgamated Association of Steel and Electric Railway Employees of America
Board of Directors
Committee For Fair Play
S.cc
Shaw
Coopers
Carmen
Disturbing Charade in Sunday School Referenced
A disturbing remark notes men who abuse children and preface exit with asking if victims attend Sunday school, reflecting a troubling pattern of predatory behavior linked to religious settings.
Seattle Woman Arrested for Debt Case in Geneva
Mrs. Thomas Appleton of Seattle was arrested in Geneva for owing $1,000 and refusing to pay. An American preacher cares for her children while she is held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Thomas Appleton
Seattle
Wash
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grocers
John C. Burns
la Crosse Floral Co
Af Cream
Butter Company
Nebuer
Ginger
North Side Bottling Works
la Crosse, Wis
the Fashion Shop
Women’s New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Main St
Wis
W. A. Edwards
New
Edison and
Victor Records
Andre
BEA Sc
Hilliker & Riley
General Contractors
N. Third Street
Auduli
Reunion
Salt Lake
Third Ward Aid Society
Leide’s Park
Mormon Coulee Road
Malin’s Hall
B. H. Volz
Emma Strand
DeKalb, Ti
Ferry Street
Anthony Miller
Caledonia
J. V. Meyer
Fred Shumway
Portland
Freeburg
J. F. Lapitz
Anna Fresley
Inga Anderson
Spring Grove
Will Powell
George Powell
Mamie Roach
Mary Dunn
Tom Burns
Charlotte Simon
Edward A. Braden
Simon
Minneapolis
Gateway City Trail Line
J. B. Dooney
Winona
Geen Bay
I. N. Cohen
South Fifth
P. C. Burns
Ninth and
Vine Streets
G. R. Greene
Lancaster
Bernard
Frank Dockendorff
Madison Street
Kohn
Poehling
George A. Campbell
Toeller
James Day
Board of Public Works
Hildebrand
Milwaukee
J. L. Utermoehl
Saengerfest
T. S. Chilson
Prairie du Chien
Carl Olson
Prince of
Sweden
Oscar F. Anderson
W. P. Nary
Eau Claire
E. E. Walker
Madison
Louis Zeller
Zeller
R. F. Duncan
Rhinelander
Sidney P. Smith
Sparta
Philadelphia
Gautsch Roth
Main Street
Irvine
W. T. Irvine
Jeweler
la Crosse Tribune
Tribune
The
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